On-point: Will phase 1 of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal end in peace?

Over the weekend, Israel and Hamas successfully completed their latest hostage and prisoner exchange with 2 weeks left in the first phase of their ceasefire deal.

It's a relief, but can the deal survive through the upcoming phases?

Let's turn to Professor Hassan Geon.

Good morning.

1. Hamas released three Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Why do you think Hamas decided to free the hostages after threatening a pause?

2. Would you say U.S. President Donald Trump's warning/threat to Hamas played a role in the successful ceasefire swap?

3. Do you think the first phase of the deal which is set to end by the end of the month will end in peace for Gaza?

Why? Or why not?

4. Why is there no progress on phase two of the ceasefire deal?

When will the plan be finalized?

5. Trump's ambitions to take over the Gaza Strip and relocate Palestinians seem to grow bigger day by day.

Do you think this can potentially break or terminate the ceasefire deal?

Or is this just be a threat?

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